It is literally just a bunch of small independent steps that add up to one the best veg snacks. Soak chickpeas overnight. Then pressure cook them with a little salt and water. Discard the water. Coarsely grind together a little coconut and green chillies. Heat oil. Add into it some cumin, mustard seeds, hing andContinue reading “Sundal (Chickpeas)”
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Kadala (chickpeas) Curry
Chickpeas are a great source of plant protein. They come in different colors and sizes. I used dry green chickpeas for this recipe but you can use anything you want. Chickpeas, dry: 200 grams. Onion, medium sized: finely chopped. Tomatoes, 3: roughly cut up. Ginger, 1 inch. Green chilly, 1. Dry Red Chillies, 2. Saung,Continue reading “Kadala (chickpeas) Curry”
Leaves…
Leaves…I love them and are a must have in at least a couple of meals every week. This is a simple and easy recipe for fresh Amaranth Leaves. The best way is to cook them uncovered and not for long. Heat will need to alternate between high and medium. At its simplest, we are goingContinue reading “Leaves…”
Tomato Sauce
I was driving back home when I spotted a truck loaded with tomatoes. They were parked by the kerb and selling these bright red beauties. Picked up 2.5 kilos for fifty rupees. Even before I reached home, I knew exactly what I would be doing with these. I took my large 11 Liter stock pot.Continue reading “Tomato Sauce”
Roasted Butternut Squash
A simple dish that is healthy and yummy. Simply mix together pieces of butternut squash with garlic powder, paprika and olive oil. Roast at 180C in the middle tray of your oven for about 20 minutes. Remove and mix it up a little. Return to the oven and let it roast for another 10-15 minsContinue reading “Roasted Butternut Squash”
Moringa Leaves
Drumstick leaves, maybe its a superfood or maybe its not. But one thing you can be sure of is the yummy taste they have. Moringa Leaves. Turmeric Powder. Grated Coconut. Sesame Oil. Cumin Seeds. Chilly, sliced up. Onion, chopped up. Garlic, chopped up. Wash the leaves after discarding the stems. Sprinkle turmeric powder, coconut andContinue reading “Moringa Leaves”
Semolina (Rava, Sooji) Bread. Its Vegan!
A simple bread with very simple ingredients. The quantities mentioned below yielded a loaf of bread and 9 dinner rolls. Total weight was approximately 1500 grams. Fine Semolina: 800 grams. Corn Mean: 50 grams. Vegetable Oil: 50 ml. Salt: 12 grams. Instant Yeast: 7 grams. Sugar: 2 Tbsp. Water as needed. Combine all the dryContinue reading “Semolina (Rava, Sooji) Bread. Its Vegan!”
Amaranth Kosumbari
Amaranth Kosumbari : A Simple take on an already simple dish. You Need: Amaranth Leaves. Yellow Moong Dal, 2 tablespoons. Garlic. Green Chilly. A chopped onion. Grated Carrot. Grated Coconut. Coconut oil. Salt. Soak the yellow moong dal in water for at least 20 minutes. Saute the garlic, green chill and onion in coconut oil.Continue reading “Amaranth Kosumbari”
Carrot and Radish Stuffing
You Need: Grated Carrot. Grated Radish and its chopped leaves. Coriander Seeds. Cumin Seeds. Chopped Green Chilly. Dry Mango Powder. Mustard Oil. Turmeric powder. Salt. Roast the coriander seeds and cumin seeds. Powder them. Saute the green chilly and turmeric powder in mustard oil. add 3/4th of the powdered seeds. Roast till the raw smellContinue reading “Carrot and Radish Stuffing”
Uncomplicated Cooking 